The Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) operates through the Morgridge Institute for Research and seeks to improve the security and reliability of open source software. It operates as a collaborative exchange that facilitates continuous software assurance and the development of better tools for software analysis. For more information, please visit http://swamp.cosalab.org/

The Systems Security Specialist is responsible for the operational security of the Software Assurance Marketplace which is a multi-platform facility consisting of web, data, software and computational servers. The System Security Specialist will work closely with software, systems and network personnel to ensure the security, availability and continuous operation of the facility.

In addition, this position will:

Provision, configure and operate security management and monitoring systems including an independent facility access and video monitoring system and identity management and access system

Ensure systems are configured as securely as possible without compromising usability and are kept up to date with the latest software releases and security patches

Work with networking personnel to implement and manage network-based security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems and routing and access policies

We are seeking candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or equivalent experience. At least 3 years of infrastructure/network support or related experience is desired. Candidates also must exhibit excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of and/or ability to perform the following:

Information security expertise in securing servers that span a diverse set of operating systems and application base

The Software Assurance Marketplace is a state-of-the-art facility designed to address national cybersecurity challenges by improving the security, reliability and quality of open source software and analysis tools. Working with open source software developers, software assurance tool developers and software security researchers, the marketplace is operated by the core computational technology group at the Morgridge Institute for Research. Collaborating partners include the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Middleware Security and Testing team, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications' Cybersecurity Directorate and Indiana University's Pervasive Technology Institute.

At the Morgridge Institute our current research focuses on Regenerative Biology, Virology, Medical Devices and High Throughput Computation/Bioinformatics. The Morgridge Institute for Research is the private side of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, a public-private initiative that leverages the best features of a great public university with the flexibility and resources of an independent world-class private research institute. Our state-of-the-art facility, named Lab of the Year by R&D Magazine, not only houses research, but also includes extensive public spaces in our Town Center that welcomes all with food, interactive displays, ongoing activities, hands-on learning labs, events and meeting spaces. For additional information, please visit: http://discovery.wisc.edu/morgridge.

To apply: Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to submit a cover letter and resume via the online career portal within the career sectionby clicking APPLY NOW below.

The Morgridge Institute for Research is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary and benefits.